7 Essential Carry-On Items From 5 Menswear Masters

We asked five top minds in men's clothing—each of whom is a rather experienced traveler—what are their secret carry-on essentials.

Bruce Pask: Men's fashion director, Bergdorf Goodman

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Be it the dead of winter or high summer, I never travel without a pair of Orlebar Brown swim trunks ($240; orlebarbrown.com) in my carry-on. There could be a blizzard, but the hotel may have a pool. Or you might end up near a beach with an unexpected free hour. I also pack a charcoal-gray worsted-wool tie. I'm always prepared, even on a casual holi­day, if things take a turn for the dressy.

Eric Jennings: VP & fashion director of men's wear, Saks Fifth Avenue

Uli Knorzer

I use the Skits Geek tech case ($99; skitsproducts.com) for all my electric cords, adapters, and chargers. The Geek version has three sections with in­dividual compartments that fold into each oth­er, and it fits easily into a backpack or small bag. I also use Bobino cord wraps to keep the cables from getting tan­gled inside the case and to shorten long cables plugged into an outlet.

I have a kit of things I always travel with, like a Klean Kanteen in­sulated water bottle ($37; klean-kanteen.com). A lot of airports have free water (so you don't need to buy it). And a pen for customs forms, like a Parker Jotter ($8; parkerpen.com). I also have hand cream with me, as planes really dry out your skin. The best is from L'Occitane ($28; usa.loccitane.com).

Josh Peskowitz: Cofounder, Magasin

Uli Knorzer

I usually keep a Club Monaco washed-wool scarf ($120; clubmonaco.com) with me—even in the summer. First off, planes are cold. In addition, I like to have the cold air from the vent blowing hard on my face. (Supposedly, it keeps the germs at bay.) Second, if the scarf is big enough, it can double as a blanket or a neck pillow.

Morgan Collett: Cofounder, Saturdays NYC

Uli Knorzer

A pair of Sony ZX­770BN headphones ($230; sony.com) helps me escape and disap­pear. I feel like I am in my own world.